The rewards for the annual Outer Sect Competition were generally the same each year, so Lu Yi and the others were not surprised.
For them, Foundation Establishment Pills were valuable as they could increase the chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm. The first-place prize, a low-grade magical artifact, was naturally even more precious. However, the most important reward was the top ten being able to enter the Inner Sect.
That was the true highlight.
"Alright, that will be all for today. You may all leave now," Du Gufang said before disappearing from the stage.
Lu Yi and the others exchanged glances. Bai Yulong gently waved his folding fan and smiled, "Everyone, the competition has been tiring. I need to go back and rest. Farewell."
Jiang Fan nodded toward Lu Yi and smiled. "Junior Brother Lu Yi, let’s spar sometime."
Lu Yi grinned and nodded repeatedly. "No problem."
After that, everyone dispersed.
Just like before, Lu Yi didn’t wait for Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi. He returned home by himself.
The moment he stepped into his room, Lu Yi couldn’t wait to claim his rewards.
This time, the rewards were plentiful.
[Quests]
<ul>
<li>Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Competition (Completed)</li>
<li>Defeat Tie Man (Completed)</li>
<li>Defeat Lin Wan’er (Completed)</li>
<li>Defeat Jiang Fan (Completed)</li>
</ul>
Among the completed quests, the one Lu Yi anticipated the most was the first one.
The White Cloud Sect Competition quest was clearly a major one. Lu Yi had taken first place—what kind of reward would he get?
Lu Yi opened the quest details.
[Quest]: Participate in the White Cloud Sect Outer Sect Competition. Rewards are based on ranking.
Completed.
Rewards:
<ul>
<li>Superior-grade magical artifact: Purple Jade Bell</li>
<li>Thunder Spirit Liquid *1</li>
<li>Perfect Foundation Establishment Pill *5</li>
<li>White Cloud Sword Technique +1 level</li>
<li>White Cloud Footwork +1 level</li>
<li>White Cloud Qi Cultivation Technique +1 level</li>
</ul>
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Lu Yi: "!!!"
His eyes widened as he stared at the rewards, his breathing slightly quickened.
The rewards were simply too generous!
A superior-grade magical artifact needed no explanation. Even some Golden Core cultivators still used artifacts of this grade. The Purple Jade Bell was a defensive magical artifact that could activate a protective shield, capable of withstanding three attacks from a Golden Core cultivator. For Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was nearly indestructible.
A life-saving treasure.
As for Thunder Spirit Liquid, Lu Yi was familiar with it. It was a rare heavenly treasure used for Foundation Establishment.This story has been unlawfully obtained without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon.
Typically, cultivators used Foundation Establishment Pills to break through from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment. However, using special heavenly treasures during the breakthrough could form an even stronger Dao foundation. Treasures with specific elemental attributes could enhance affinity with that element, making cultivation of related techniques more efficient.
Talented or well-resourced cultivators often sought such treasures for Foundation Establishment.
Of course, not all heavenly treasures could be used for breakthroughs. Such items were extremely rare.
Spirit liquids, in particular, were highly valuable among them.
If Lu Yi used Thunder Spirit Liquid for his Foundation Establishment, his Dao foundation would become attuned to lightning, significantly boosting his cultivation of lightning techniques.
This item was even more precious than a superior-grade magical artifact!
As for the Perfect Foundation Establishment Pills, they were also highly prized. Regular Foundation Establishment Pills only slightly improved breakthrough chances. Perfect Foundation Establishment Pills maximized success rates. Even cultivators with weaker foundations had a high chance of success with them.
Combining these pills with heavenly treasures would create an even more solid foundation.
The remaining three rewards upgraded Lu Yi’s techniques and cultivation methods by one level each. His White Cloud Sword Technique, White Cloud Footwork, and White Cloud Qi Cultivation Technique all advanced to level 9.
Lu Yi wasn’t entirely sure how powerful the level 9 White Cloud Sword Technique and Footwork were, but they were undoubtedly much stronger than their previous states and likely comparable to Foundation Establishment techniques.
The level 9 White Cloud Qi Cultivation Technique would also greatly accelerate his cultivation speed. It wouldn’t be long before he reached the peak of Qi Refining and prepared for Foundation Establishment.
Lu Yi was thrilled with these rewards and quickly claimed them.
Immediately, the rewards materialized.
A palm-sized, intricately crafted purple jade bell appeared on Lu Yi’s desk—the superior-grade magical artifact, Purple Jade Bell.
Next to it were five crystal-clear, purple-colored pills—Perfect Foundation Establishment Pills.
Beside those was a transparent crystal bottle containing a single drop of purple liquid with arcs of lightning dancing inside—Thunder Spirit Liquid.
Lu Yi carefully stored these treasures in his pouch.
Suddenly, a flood of information about his upgraded techniques filled his mind, causing his head to ache slightly. His brow furrowed.
Moments later, Lu Yi exhaled deeply, absorbing the information and upgrading his techniques to level 9.
He sensed the changes in his techniques and smiled brightly.
The gains this time were immense.
With level 9 techniques, Lu Yi felt confident he could handle most low-level Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Combined with the Flowing Cloud Boots and Purple Jade Bell, Lu Yi believed he could stand undefeated in the Foundation Establishment realm and even escape from Golden Core masters if necessary.
And yet, Lu Yi was only at Qi Refining level 7!
Was this what "invincible" looked like? Just look at him.
However, Lu Yi quickly snapped out of it.
No! He couldn’t get arrogant!
He repeatedly reminded himself.
I’m just a rookie! So weak!
I’m only at Qi Refining level 7 and already dreaming of escaping from Golden Core cultivators? How shameless! Why not aim to crush Golden Core cultivators outright?
I’m already 16 and still at Qi Refining level 7. Think about Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang, who reached the Golden Core realm at 19! My talent is so poor I might as well go work in a factory!
Invincible? What invincible? I’m not even invincible in White Cloud Sect!
Work hard, stay disciplined!
Early birds get the worm!
After calming himself down, Lu Yi felt at peace.
Yes, I’m just an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator. Nothing to be proud of.
Lu Yi then claimed the other rewards.
Defeating Tie Man earned him four Perfect Yellow Bright Pills, which he stored carefully. He also thought about finding a body-tempering technique after entering the Inner Sect.
A solid foundation was crucial, and Lu Yi wanted to push every aspect to its limits before advancing.
The reward for defeating Lin Wan’er was a special technique—"Forget Dust Technique." After claiming it, information flooded his mind.
Lu Yi absorbed the details and grew puzzled.
Strictly speaking, Forget Dust Technique was a soul-affecting spell. It could erase a portion of someone’s memory, with higher success rates against weaker mental defenses.
Lu Yi fell silent. This was practically a memory-erasing technique.
Wasn’t this something straight out of those special manga?
Several bold applications flashed through his mind.
But he immediately dismissed them.
No way! Lu Yi prided himself on being a charming, upright, and dashing young man. He would never resort to such shady tactics!
That’s just not who he was!